Grand Jury Probes Change in Cottonwood Voting List
Circuit Judge Halstead ordered the Tous ton County Grand Jury to meet on May 8 to investigate a substitution of six names on the Beat Six Cottonwood voting officials list. The action follows a week of conflicting claims over who approved and who altered the list, with the county executive committee seeking postal authority probes and potential simultaneous federal inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whittington
D.C. Halstead
Touston
Halstead
Officigla
Halsisad
Richmond Flowers
Roy Driggers
J. Albert Logue
Apt Pointing Board
Mutt. Ge Saga
Ture
Census Drive Aims Full Wiregrass Count Ahead Of Deadline
Dothan officials and community leaders prepare an enumeration push in the Third Congressional District. Mayor John Adkins proclaims Enumeration Day as efforts focus on locating uncounted residents and vacant apartments. Census staff report some residents resist counting, urging cooperation to ensure an accurate district total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelle
Patna
Pulpit End
Emer Club
Dothan
John Wo Rish
U. S
Congressionalise
Iert
Rush
Cetsua
Rish
Gordon
Rizh
Lawrence Is Named Probation Officer in Alabama
Lawrence Aufors Lawrence of Deataville Alabama was named by the State Pardon and Parole Board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Earl R. Wilton. He will assume the position Wednesday and oversee probation and parole duties across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Deataville
Als
Nazdevs
Ban Dmries
Mate Pardon and Parole Board
Earl RB
Wilton
Wilson
Poxsin House
Dothan
Pardos and Parole Board
Hoover
Bon
Pilot International Convention Opened In Mobile
An estimated 200 attendees gathered as the Pilot International Convention opened in Mobile for a two day spring meeting series. Mrs. Winnis S. Non explained the program and noted the women’s club involvement, with Miss Mary Reynolds Colonna serving as treasurer of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Turing
Winnis S. Non
Mobile
Ama
Cne
Wary Reynolds
Colunnu
Ritot Tniaenational
Florida Florida primary heats up as Pepper battles Smathers
Florida faces a hot Democratic primary with Senator Claude Pepper versus Rep. George Smathers. Voters weigh Pepper’s Roosevelt era record against Smathers’ Marine service and anti Truman stance as registration hits a record 1,006,500. The contest mirrors broader battles with New Deal policy and labor influence shaping Florida and southern races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Oliver Washington
Minis
New Jersey
Florida
Alabama
Pepper
Moore
Smathers
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Dea
CIO Political Actinn Committee
Bnsvee
Tate
Protective Measures Take Hold In Berlin Monday
The article notes gearing for Berlin amid Cold War tension. West Berlin defenses rise as May brings hot rhetoric, not war, with 8,900 Western troops on alert and FDJ rally plans amid dwindling trade and tourism. Foreign correspondents prepare to cover the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal DE Luce
Berlin
Unen SD
Free German Youth
FDJ
Plexi
West Berlin
Western Germany
Health Departments Urged Across Southern States
In Birmingham AP report, public health workers urged establishing health departments in every county using federal funds. The Southern Branch of The American Public Health Service adopted a resolution asking Congress to provide financing for county health services. Twenty-one states and Latin American countries were represented at the three day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
South
American Public Health Service
Congress
Regis'arant
Countion Schchaur
Othres
Debate On FEPC Not To Be Heard Before Tuesday
Washington politics centers on FEPC debate timing as Senators Pepper and Huth face primary pressures. Administration push on foreign aid bill argues urgency, while insiders predict no FEPC vote before Election Day. Lieutenant Governor Pepper and Senate foes weigh potential impacts on Dixie primary races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FEPC
Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
Alabama
Florida
Pepper
Hult
Dong
George Smathers
Smathers
Win
Dixie
Anbar
Hill
Dempers
National Party
Misl
Lawrence McNeil
Birmingham
Trom
Ate
Y Senscor Lucas
Minneit
Telephone workers to begin picketing exchanges Monday
In New York Western Electric workers plan picket lines around telephone exchanges Monday morning, aiming to disrupt service and pressure for wage increases. Federal mediator Thomas Re Strate discussed possible government involvement as talks with Western Electric and CWA stall. A wage dispute with Northwestern Bell also features in the broader labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wostallers
Kes
Finstaliers
Communications Workers of America
Thomas Re Strate
Bre
Western Electric
CWA
Waldark Cytue Ching
Fesortion
Roe Mungualt
Ingemwenstion
Lastailers
Washington
Wratern
North- Western Belt Company
Minnesota
Bell Bester
Air Force hints at long range guided missile plans
Washington AP reports the Air Force hints at an intercontinental guided missile and jet interceptor concepts to track and destroy enemy aircraft at long range. Officials cite progress on missiles able to strike hundreds of miles and interceptor planes to counter bombers despite adverse weather. The semi annual Air Force report to President Truman notes potential anti aircraft missiles and long range planes as defense enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Max Boyd
Washington
Weathwremy
Craf
Frel J. Lawton Collins
Army
Eve
Collins
Alee
Russia
Truman
Voters Prepare for Ten State Races in Wiregrass Area
Houston County voters face a busy ballot with governor race attracting most interest along with eight members of the State Democratic Executive Committee from the Third Congressional District. Senate and local races in Dothan and surrounding areas draw lighter attention as voters plan turnout estimates around 7,500 to 8,000. Voting hours extend in some precincts with paper ballots in two beats while machines dominate the rest. polling places open early and close at 5 pm or 6 pm depending on precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATC
Houston County
Tunidas
Pat Ccpate
Houston
Democratic Executive Commeitire
Conaresesional
National Democratic Party
Lister Hill
Lawrence Mie- Neu
Governors Cace
Vac
Hoare
Elocuit
Espy
Carl 5
Farmer
Henry County
Keener Baxley
John J. Martin
Dothan
J. Walter Cameron
B. G. Farmer
West Mterting
A. DB. Wilkerson
Board of Revenue
Dor Thans
W. Derry Calhoun
D. M Burkett
T. J. Creel
T. W. Butter
William H. Griggs
Dethany
James LD. Acres
Dr. J. Ky, Braceswell
Robert M. Guillet
Macgins
Dothen
Bruech
States Righters And Nationalists Fight To Finish
A struggle in Alabama politics pits States Righters against National Democrats in a high turnout Democratic primary. Voters choose state officers, congressional seats, and party committee members, with key figures including Senator Hill and Lawrence McNeil shaping the race and civil rights debates within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eex Thomas Montgomery
Alabama
Democratic Executive Committee
Vema
Navy
John G. Crommelin
Saturgey
Naval Aviation
Enling
Senator Hill
D-Ala
Lawrence McNeil
Birmingham
Thorn
Hill
Senate
John Sperkman
Congress
Voting Guide Sample Ballot Pasted For Machine Use
The text describes a sample primary ballot designed for Houston County voting machines. It explains reproducing top sections from two pages to mirror the actual machine view, urging voters to study the sample, mark choices, and carry it to vote to align machine selections with their marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchines Tne Eagle
Sparks Pledges Trade School Support In Napier Nod
Former Governor Chauncey Sparks spoke in Dothan pledging state aid to strengthen the Napier Meld State Vocational Trade School as part of a broader education program. He touted his wartime record, urged cooperation with the Legislature, and noted strong local turnout led by Barbour County residents and school bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Sparks
Dothan
Napier
Alabama
Oparne
cGiain
Chauncey
Gordon Persons
Eufaula
Sparks
Barbour
Houston County
Sperks
Contempt Actions Ordered in Browder Field Probe Case
Senate subcommittee cites Earl Browder and Frederick Field for contempt for refusing to answer questions in a probe of State Department actions. If convicted, penalties include up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine or both. Browder deflects the charge, joking it may be mistaken for a McCarthy moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan L. Steel
Washington
LLP
Senate
State Department
Earl Browder
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
Wader
Hrowder
American Communist Party
Field
Chia E. Tydings
Atesiey
Browder
Yonkers
Sen. McCarthy
Congress Browder
Inter-Faith Friendship Memorial Honored in City
Christian businessman Frank Daffin presented a hardwood candle table memorial at Temple Emanu El for his late friend Joseph Schreiber who died in 1902. Rabbi Samuel Gup noted the gesture as a rare interfaith bond in the area, praising its symbol of friendship across faiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whittington
EmanuEl
Frank
Daffjn
Marianna
Hisriend
Joseph Schrebber
Samuel M. Gup
Manufacturers Honor Resident Of Geneva
In Biloxi Mississippi AP report notes Paul A Redmond president of Geneva Cotton Company is honored as new treasurer for the committee. L Jennings appointed vice president and J Craig of Avondale named to the same group. The piece highlights community ties between Geneva Alabama West Point and Avondale.
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Biloxe
Miss
Paul A. Redmond
Geneva
Ala
L. Jenning
West Point Manulie- Co
Weet Point
J. Craig Fenith
Avondrle
Ae ‘Syla
Cotten
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Cottonwood
Mk. Sparks
John Rish
Chauncey Sparke
Clayton
Eagle
Sampu Daliol
KranwEl
Peteveep
Cassatiane
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